FC PD Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over initiative
The Falls City Police Department participated in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over mobilization from August 19 through September
Jeffs prove too much for Tigers to handle
By Brian McKim The Falls City football team traveled to Fairbury on Friday, hoping to break into the win column.
Irish rebound with win over Raiders
By Brian McKim After a rough opening week for the Sacred Heart football team, the Irish rebounded with a solid
Titans move to 2-0
By Brian McKim The HTRS Titans remained perfect for the young season, taking down the Deshler Dragons 71-6 on Friday
Tiger cross country teams run at Beatrice
Story and photos by Brian McKim On Saturday morning, September 3, the Falls City cross country teams competed at the
Lady Irish take third at Weeping Water
By Brian McKim The Falls City Sacred Heart Irish placed third on Saturday, September 3, at the Weeping Water Invite.
Tiger softball goes 1-2 at Auburn Invite
By Brian McKim The Falls City softball team headed to Auburn on Saturday to participate in the Auburn Softball Tournament
Bridge Work Will Begin on N-8, Near Salem
Weather permitting, a bridge repair project will begin August 1st on N-8, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Garcia-Chicoine Enterprises,
With the Richardson County jail overcrowded, the need for space is dire
By Nikki McKim Following an informative public discussion this past February, the Richardson County Jail Citizen’s Committee members decided to
Chase Thompson and Salt Creek ready for the main stage
By Brian McKim; photo submitted Falls City native and 2014 graduate of Falls City High School Chase Thompson has been
Parental concerns lead to spill over FCPS Board meeting; some Falls City Educators, Region V and The Committee for Children respond
By Nikki McKim; Brian McKim contributed to this story Concerned parents, grandparents and community members gathered at the most
Herbster takes Richardson County in Early Election results; Falls City and Humboldt to see city sales tax increase
In early voting results: Charles Herbster took Richardson County’s race for Governor with 814 votes; Brett Lindstrom, 302; Jim Pillen,
Richardson County Sheriff’s Office Arrests 5/2/22-5/8/22
– Diangel Aldana, 23, of Nebraska City, NE was arrested by Richardson County Deputies on 05-02-2022 on a Richardson County
Falls City Booster Club hosts Athletic Awards Night
On Sunday, May 1, 2022, the Falls City Tiger Booster Club hosted the annual Athletic Awards Night at Prichard Auditorium.
Journal earns all time best nine Nebraska Press Association awards
Nine Falls City Journal entries from publications between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021, earned awards at the annual
Richardson County Sheriff’s Office Arrests 4/25/22-5/1/22
Michael Potter, 44 of Reserve, KS was arrested on 4/25/22 on a Richardson County warrant for failing to appear for
Falls City’s Michelle Keithley releases statement on Charles Herbster
STATEMENT FROM MICHELLE KEITHLEY Charles W. Herbster’s Executive Assistant comes forward to tell her side of the story about the
Humboldt citizens hear reasons why 1.5% sales tax increase is needed
By Nikki McKim; photos by Chelsie Alexander Humboldt Mayor Bob Mendenhall and Larry Stauffer and Jan Wilhelm of the
FC City Council looks to discuss and take action on the appointment of Anthony Nussbaum as City Administrator
During the next City Council meeting, the council looks to discuss and take action on the appointment of Anthony Nussbaum
Cluskey resigns as City Administrator
Kevin Cluskey resigned from his position of City Administrator effective immediately. The news was confirmed by Mayor Bindle Thursday afternoon.
Lady Irish cruise into semifinals
By Brian McKim The top-seeded Sacred Heart Irish made their way to the NSAA state semifinals, downing the Wynot Blue
Commissioners to hold Public meeting to receive public comments regarding the granting of ARPA Funds to local organizations
The Richardson County Board of Commissioners will hold an open and public hearing on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 10:00
Local 2022 Primary/General Election Candidates
The deadline has passed and the list of candidates who have filed for election for the 2022 Primary/General Election to
Citizens Committee meets to discuss possible jail expansion – Committee plans to meet again on Feb. 16th, Public encouraged to attend
By Nikki McKim Following a 2 ½ hour session last Wednesday evening in the District Courtroom, the Richardson County Jail
“I’m excited about the Department we have, what the future holds” Sheriff Rick Hardesty talks about his time in office and the need for a jail addition
Story by Nikki McKim; photo by Chelsie Alexander. (This interview with Sheriff Hardesty was conducted before the passing of Sgt.